February
Minority government looms but who’ll lead it, and for how long?
Heaven forbid, but Australians could be forced back to the polls if Dutton and Albanese end up with 75 seats apiece after crossbench negotiations.
Coalition stretches poll lead to 52-48 but green shoots for Labor
The latest The Australian Financial Review/Freshwater Strategy poll reveals a significantly increased chance Peter Dutton can form a minority government.
Freshwater Strategy Poll
Who is the preferred prime minister? What is driving people’s votes? Explore our AFR-Freshwater Strategy polling data.
January
Younger men gravitating towards Dutton
Male voters are more disposed towards Peter Dutton than are their female counterparts, especially among younger demographics.
Four charts reveal surprising views on Aussie businesses
Voters hate Coles and Woolworths? Think again. Amid a debate on the role of business in society, a new poll unearths some unexpected views on business.
Dutton catches Albanese as preferred PM as law and order worries grow
Amid a spate of antisemitic attacks, the latest The Australian Financial Review/Freshwater Strategy poll showed law and order overtaking climate change as a top-three voter issue.
December 2024
Dutton risks losing underdog status
The weight of expectation is shifting behind the opposition leader. Which can be a curse.
Dutton stronger, more decisive than Albanese: poll
Peter Dutton leads Anthony Albanese on 10 of the 12 leadership attributes tested in the latest AFR/Freshwater Strategy poll.
Voters bracing for minority government – and Dutton to lead: poll
The latest poll shows a Labor-led minority is the most likely outcome from the next election. But more voters believe Peter Dutton will be the next prime minister.
Dutton’s nuclear plan a $4trn hit to the economy: Chalmers
Last week’s long-awaited release of the nuclear policy costings has had no immediate impact on the popularity of the energy source.
November 2024
Net zero ambition to go backward under Trump: poll
A clear majority of respondents believe international efforts to stem climate change have been set back by Donald Trump’s restoration to the White House.
Labor’s plight is not unique but the solution remains elusive
As each month passes without noticeable improvement in the cost of living, it’s all starting to appear rather fraught for the government.
Dutton best suited to handle Trump, Labor still facing minority: poll
The Australian Financial Review/Freshwater Strategy polling shows the Albanese government remains behind the Coalition on a two-party preferred basis.
October 2024
With Albanese no longer preferred PM, Labor has nothing
The significance of this poll is there is nothing Labor can point to in terms of having the wood over the other side.
Dutton matches Albanese as preferred PM, Coalition retains poll lead
First Labor fell behind in the two-party preferred vote, now Anthony Albanese has lost his lead as preferred prime minister.
September 2024
Voters want more action to cut airfares, open to Qantas-Jetstar split
The results of The Australian Financial Review/Freshwater Strategy poll will give succour to Coalition transport spokeswoman Bridget McKenzie.
No policy and ‘extreme right’ views will cost Dutton: Labor
Government MPs believe the opinion polls will tighten as voters focus on Peter Dutton’s lack of policy and his “extreme right” views.
Dutton minority a third option that can’t be ignored
Peter Dutton has a chance of negotiating supply and confidence from the handful of crossbenchers who are either conservative or may not approve of shoring up Labor.
Dutton minority government now in play: poll
The prospect of a Dutton minority government has increased after the Coalition inched further ahead in the popular vote, according to a new poll that also suggests growing voter concern about Labor’s handling of cost-of-living pressures.
August 2024
Coalition holds trump card in gambling debate
If the government wants to limit sports betting ads, the Coalition is the only realistic source of support.